2017: The Gaming Stats

In a stellar year for gaming, all the major platforms have seen success, especially Nintendo who have taken centre stage with the release performance of their Switch console. It’s been officially named as the fastest selling console in the US since its release on March 3rd 2017 and as of December of the same year had sold 10 million units worldwide with 4.8 million of those being in the US alone. Since it’s release, the number of games available on the Switch has surged, with many original Nintendo properties making their way onto new or re-released adventures as well as a huge boost in indie developed ideas.

As of January 2018, Nintendo US released the following ranking for most played games on the Switch console:

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Super Mario Odyssey

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Splatoon 2

Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition

Stardew Valley

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle

ARMS

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

NBA 2K18

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch

Fire Emblem Warriors

Lego City Undercover

Sonic Mania

Pokkén Tournament DX

1-2-Switch

FIFA 18

Disgaea 5 Complete

Rocket League

By comparison looking at PS4 Games ranking for the total number of Playstation Store Downloads: